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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Stavanger

10 stays · 5 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments

Stavanger is the administrative centre of Rogaland county in south-west Norway, with around 152,000 residents in the municipality and a much larger urban area. It became Norway's oil capital after the discovery of oil in 1969, and Equinor has its headquarters here. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Stavanger suit that mix of business and leisure travel: project and contract workers staying for weeks, and visitors who want a kitchen and extra space between days out on the Lysefjord.

10 stays

Where to stay in Stavanger

Old Stavanger and the harbour

  • first-time visitors
  • couples
  • walkability

Gamle Stavanger preserves wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries that are protected as heritage buildings. The harbour is next door, and the tourist information office sits on Strandkaien beside it, so tours and excursions are easy to arrange on arrival.

Stays in or near Old Stavanger and the harbour

Cathedral and city centre

  • business travel
  • rail and bus connections
  • shopping

Stavanger Cathedral, completed in 1125, anchors the centre, and Wikivoyage calls it the best preserved medieval cathedral in Norway. The railway station is a short distance south, and airport and regional bus services also connect to the centre, which makes this the most practical base without a car.

Stays in or near Cathedral and city centre

Holmen and Fargegaten

  • museum visitors
  • dining
  • short stays

East of the harbour, Fargegaten (the colourful street) is known for cafés, shops and street art, and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum stands on the waterfront nearby. The museum opened in 1999 and traces the technology of the Norwegian oil industry from the first North Sea platforms to modern subsea systems.

Stays in or near Holmen and Fargegaten

Mosvatnet

  • longer stays
  • quiet stays
  • walking and running

Mosvatnet is the lake south-west of the centre, in the Eiganes og Våland and Hillevåg area, and a residential setting away from the harbour, with the centre within reach by bus.

Stays in or near Mosvatnet

Sola Beach and the airport area

  • beach
  • early flights
  • surfing

Solastranden, in Sola municipality, is a beach on the Jæren coast, and Wikivoyage lists surfing at Sola Beach among summer activities. Stavanger Airport at Sola is also here, which suits early departures.

Getting around Stavanger

Stavanger Airport, Sola, is about 15 km from the centre according to Wikivoyage; the Flybussen airport bus is listed as a public link, with local buses and taxis as alternatives. Trains run from Stavanger to Kristiansand and onward to Oslo, with local trains to Egersund; Visit Norway gives the Oslo journey as roughly eight hours. Fjord Line operates an overnight ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark, and long-distance buses run from Oslo, Bergen and Kristiansand.

Kolumbus operates the bus network covering the Stavanger and Sandnes areas. Wikivoyage describes an ambitious cycle superhighway between Stavanger and Sandnes, and the central districts are compact enough to walk. For Preikestolen, the trailhead is about 40 minutes from Stavanger by car on Rv13, and Wikipedia notes that from the south you can also reach the car park via the ferry from Lauvvika to Oanes.

Living in Stavanger for longer

Longer stays are easiest near the centre or around Mosvatnet, where shops and bus routes are close, and a kitchen helps make the most of the supermarket shop. Stavanger is Norway's oil capital and a base for the energy industry, so if you are here for work check your apartment's location against your office or site before you book; our business travel guide explains what to look for.

Days out from the city include fjord cruises and RIB tours on the Lysefjord, hikes to Preikestolen and Kjerag, and the white beaches of Jæren for surfing and kitesurfing. For a first look at Norwegian apartment stays, what is an aparthotel sets out how they differ from hotels.

When to visit Stavanger

Stavanger has a temperate oceanic climate shaped by the North Sea. Wikipedia records annual precipitation of about 1,256 mm, and Wikivoyage describes a mild, humid Atlantic climate with less rain than Bergen, so waterproofs are useful at any time of year.

Summer suits hiking, kayaking and beach days. Preikestolen is more difficult in winter and spring because of snow and ice, and it is sometimes not possible to reach the top in winter. Gladmat, the city's annual food festival, and the biennial Offshore Northern Seas conference are among the events Wikipedia mentions; check the organisers' calendars for current dates.

The compact centre is built around the harbour and Old Stavanger, and the fjords, islands and Jæren beaches are all within reach of the city. For other Norwegian stays, see our Oslo and Tromsø guides, or the wider Norway overview.

Long-stay tips for Stavanger

Of the 10 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 5 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

10 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Norway

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Tromsø, Oslo, Bergen, Mosjoen, Horten, Geilo, Haugesund and Kabelvåg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Stavanger?

Old Stavanger and the harbour suit first-time visitors, while the cathedral and city centre area is the most practical for trains and buses. Mosvatnet is quieter and residential.

How do I get from Stavanger Airport to the city?

The airport at Sola is about 15 km from the centre according to Wikivoyage. Public transport, including the Flybussen airport bus and local buses, and taxis serve the airport.

Can I visit Preikestolen from Stavanger?

Yes. The trailhead is about 40 minutes from Stavanger by car, and the hike is 3.8 km each way, taking around 3 to 4 hours for the round trip at average fitness. From the south you can also drive via the ferry from Lauvvika to Oanes.

Is Stavanger good for longer stays?

It works well for them, thanks to the compact centre, a cycle superhighway towards Sandnes and a strong energy-industry presence. An apartment with a kitchen helps for stays of a week or more.

Does Stavanger have a lot of rain?

Annual precipitation is around 1,256 mm, according to Wikipedia, although Wikivoyage notes that it gets less rain than Bergen.

How many aparthotels are there in Stavanger?

We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Stavanger.

Do aparthotels in Stavanger have kitchens?

10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Stavanger have a washing machine?

7 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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